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Welcome to Thorpe Lodge, the full address is:

 

Thorpe Lodge

Greythorpe House

Upper Braddons Hill Road

Torquay

TQ1 1QE

 

Directions

 

Approach by driving to the seafront, then continue into the centre of Torquay with the sea on your right. You will pass the marina, then turn left at the clock tower (signposted Kent’s Cavern), drive up the hill (the museum is on your left) then before the sharp right bend, turn left into Braddons Hill Road East. Nearly there! Proceed up the hill, take the second right at the top into Upper Braddons Hill Road, follow the road around and then take the second entrance on the right through the green gates into Greythorpe House.

 

The first person to shout ‘I can see the sea!’ during your drive into Torquay gets to choose their bedroom!

 

Welcome!

 

We are delighted to welcome you to Thorpe Lodge, and to the beautiful Torbay area where we’ve chosen to make our family home. We trust you will have a thoroughly enjoyable stay, and we hope you will find everything you need to make your visit as comfortable and special as possible.

 

We are keen that we respect each other’s privacy – don’t worry, we won’t collar you with a grilling on where you’ve been for the day! However, we are literally next door and adore meeting new people, so we will, of course, be happy to help if you have any questions. Just come and ring our doorbell or call or text us on 07513 054400 or 07934 603177.

 

Welcome Pack

You will find a welcome pack consisting of milk, bread, butter, jam, marmalade and eggs.

Also, the basics such as tea, coffee, salt, pepper, sugar and oil can be found in the kitchen.

You may also come across an essential bottle with which to toast the start of your holiday!

 

Keys and Locks

Please place the keys in the KeySafe next to the front door when you go out and at the end of your stay when you leave. No more panicky searching through sand for keys at the end of a beach day!

To lock the front door, you just need to lift the handle.

 

Facilities

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped and hopefully you will find everything you need. Again, do holler if we’ve missed something – we’re on hand to make your stay as comfortable as possible.

Waste

The wheelie bin and recycling bins are to the left of the garage. Please would you kindly place household waste in the black bin. All paper/plastic/cans go in one of the recycling bins and bottles/cardboard/cartons in the other recycling bin. We’re working hard in Torbay to make our waste impact as light as possible, and thoroughly appreciate your help.

Washing/laundry

Please feel free to use the washing machine, washing liquid is provided. An iron and ironing board are located in the cupboard under the stairs together with an airer.

Cleaning materials

We would really appreciate your leaving Thorpe Lodge as you found it, though we don’t expect you to do a thorough clean! You’re on holiday! The cupboard under the stairs has a Dyson, a mop, bucket and broom, and cleaning materials are available under the sink in the kitchen. Thank you!

Shower rooms/loos

There is a bath towel and hand towel for each guest. Please resist taking these towels to the beach, it’s an impossible task to get them whiter than white again.

Spare loo rolls are in the cupboard under the stairs and cleaning products are in each bathroom. There is shower screen clean for those who enjoy using a squeegee as much as we do!

 

Bedrooms

We have one king size and two double beds. The second-floor double is a memory foam mattress. The beds are made up with 1000 thread count cotton linen. There is a choice on each bed of feather/down pillow or hypo allergenic pillow and super-douper duvets that should aid sweet dreams. You will find additional blankets in each room, should you be visiting us when there’s a chill in the air.

Please feel free to use all hanging areas and drawers – the space is entirely yours.

There is a hairdryer in each of the first and second floor bedrooms.

 

Courtyard

Feel free to relax in your courtyard - the sound of laughter is as good as a five-star review! A barbecue and giant Jenga are available for you to use and enjoy. Both are stored in the external cupboard adjacent to your front door, along with cushions for the pretty bench.

Should your stay coincide with fig season, you are welcome to help yourself to the abundant fruits hanging from the tree at the rear of the courtyard! Sharing your creative fig recipe ideas would be a treat for us!

 

Television

The smart TV is connected to the internet, so you should be able to stream from your chosen content provider. Please ensure that you logout of your streaming account before you leave.

 

WiFi

There should be a strong signal throughout the building; you will see boosters plugged into the electrical sockets in the upper bedrooms and the sitting room.

The passcode is H8EHGHEJHH

 

Pure Radio

The radio in the sitting room can be used to stream music from your phone or tablet, it will also play CD’s.

 

Things to do

You no doubt have plans already, given you’ve chosen to visit this beautiful area of the South West. We have left some brochures for additional inspiration which we hope will be helpful, and couldn’t resist sharing a smattering of our favourite places below!

If you visit local amenities and are impressed with your experience, please may you kindly let future guests know by filling in the visitors’ book?

 

Checking Out

Check out time is 10.00 am, please leave the keys in the keysafe.

Please feel free to leave the dishwasher running before leaving.

 

Boring rules!

Please note that no smoking is allowed in Thorpe Lodge. No pets are allowed.

 

Fire safety

A fire extinguisher and fire blanket are in the kitchen.

 

Our recommendations:

 

Beaches: Meadfoot and Ansteys Cove (on foot) and Broadsands (by car)

 

Restaurants: Ephesus, The Yacht, Amicis, East in the West, Jungaow or if you’re feeling more extravagant: Ollies, No 7 and Michelin starred The Elephant for more information see our Restaurant Recommendations

 

Walk: Meadfoot Beach (short), Ansteys Cove (long)

 

Beach bar: Cantina and Fishcombe Cove Café

 

Children: take the ferry to Brixham for crab fishing followed by fish ‘n chips

 

Wet day activities: Kents Cavern, Torquay Museum, 10 pin bowling, Vue Cinema in Paignton or the amusement arcades also VIVA on the harbour offers axe throwing, smart darts, street golf, beer pong, shuffleboard and pool:

www.vivatorquay.com

 

For more things to do check the Local Area Guide and Monthly Events 2026